CURWEN (formerly CHRISTIAN), John Christian (1756-1828), of Ewanrigg and Workington Hall, Cumb.

b. 12 July 1756, 1st surv. s. of John Christian by Jane, da. of Eldred Curwen of Workington, Cumb. educ. Peterhouse, Camb. 1773, Grand Tour 1779-82. m. (1) 10 Sept. 1775, Margaret (d. 1 Feb. 1778), da. of John Taubman, Speaker of House of Keys, of Castletown, Isle of Man, 1s.; (2) 5 Oct. 1782, his cos. Isabella, da. and h. of Henry Curwen of Workington, 5s. 3da. suc. fa. 1767; took name of Curwen 6 Mar. 1790.